| 摘要 |
The suture lock or suture lock rivet utilized for locking at least one suture thread includes a lock head or rivet head defining a cut-out adapted to capture the suture thread therein. The lock head also defines a first locking surface and includes a stem connected via a breakaway section. The suture lock or suture lock rivet also includes a lock base defining a longitudinal passage adapted to mate with the lock head or rivet. The lock base also defines a second locking surface complementary to the first locking surface on the lock head. The two locking surfaces are adapted to lock the lock base onto the lock head such that a suture thread is trapped in the cut-out by the base. The stem is adapted to break away from the lock head at the breakaway section. The suture lock rivet includes a rivet head and a two-part rivet stem. The first body part of the stem defines a cut-out adapted to capture the suture thread therein, and the second body part is connected to the first body part via a breakaway section. The suture lock rivet also includes a lock base. The suture lock rivet functions similar to the suture lock. A suture lock applicator or rivet gun is utilized to deliver and apply the suture lock or suture lock rivet to the surgical site. The system of the suture lock and suture lock applicator includes the suture lock or suture lock rivet loaded within the suture lock applicator or rivet gun, respectively. The applicator, or rivet gun, is designed to grip the stem body and coact with the lock base to cause the lock base to slide over the stem towards the lock head or rivet head, and subsequently, with the application of additional longitudinally directed force, to remove the stem from the lock head or first body part at the breakaway section.
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